Use of engine braking
Remember to make use of engine braking in addition to foot braking. When descending a grade, if only the foot brake is used, the brakes may start working improperly because of brake fluid overheating, caused by overheated brake pads. To help prevent this, shift into a lower gear to get stronger engine braking.
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Steps for Determining Correct Load Limit
1. Locate the statement “The combined weight of occupants and cargo should never
exceed XXX pounds” on your vehicle’s placard.
2. Determine the combined weight of the driver and passengers that wil ...
Pre-heating or pre-cooling the interior of the vehicle
Models with automatic climate control system:
After the system starts the engine, the automatic climate control system will
activate the “FULL AUTO” mode and heat or cool the interior to the predet ...
Tachometer
The tachometer shows the engine speed
in thousands of revolutions per minute.
Do not operate the engine with the
pointer of the tachometer in the red
zone. This may cause severe damage
to ...